088: Racing Overseas Without Wrecking Your Body

090: The Truth About Performance, Physiques & Why Most Athletes Need to Eat More | Chris Richards

Chris Richards has spent more than a decade helping grow Ultimate Performance across Asia and now oversees the APAC and Middle East regions. In this episode, Chris joins TrainHybrd to discuss the evolution of fitness in Asia, the rise of Hyrox, and why the strongest physiques are usually built on a solid strength foundation. We explore UP's expertise in delivering transformational results that are sustainable, performance-focused training, how to balance aesthetics with athletic performance, the fuelling mistakes that hold many athletes back, and why accountability remains one of the most powerful tools for long-term success. What we cover: * How the fitness industry in Asia has evolved over the last decade * The rise of Hyrox and differences between Asia and Australia * Why strength training underpins most impressive physiques * Goals beyond the initial physical transformation * Balancing aesthetics and performance * Common fuelling mistakes endurance athletes make * The importance of accountability and coaching * Building high-performing teams and coaching cultures Enjoy this conversation with Chris Richards. Find out more about Ultimate Performance  https://ultimateperformance.com/ [https://ultimateperformance.com/] Reach Out to Chris https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisrichardspt/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisrichardspt/]

089: Why Trail Running Is So Much Harder Than Road Running

On this episode of the TrainHybrd Podcast, Ben and Jackson dive into the world of trail running and why it's a completely different beast to pounding the pavement. From technical terrain and relentless climbs to pacing mistakes and trail etiquette, we unpack what makes trail racing so much tougher than most runners expect. We also tackle an important question: can you actually be both over prepared and under tall for a race? The answer might surprise you. Links ⁠- Become a founding Sparkie Member⁠ [https://plan.boltin.io/?utm_source=trainhybrd&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=launch] - ⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/trainhybrd/] - ⁠1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson [https://www.instagram.com/trainhybrd/]

088: Racing Overseas Without Wrecking Your Body

With Stockholm HYROX World Champs 2026 around the corner. Ben and Jackson talk all things Travelling healthy overseas to stay healthy and race ready,. Travelling for a race adds a whole layer most people ignore until it bites them on race day. This episode covers how to arrive ready instead of wrecked. * Beating jet lag * Nutrition on the road and race week * Tracking HRV and resting heart rate to know where you're at * Recovery when you're out of your routine * Tapering and Deloading into race day Links ⁠- Become a founding Sparkie Member⁠ [https://plan.boltin.io/?utm_source=trainhybrd&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=launch] - ⁠Follow us on Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/trainhybrd/] - ⁠1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson [https://www.instagram.com/trainhybrd/]

87: Your heart rate is lying to you. When to ignore your watch, trust RPE, and know if you’re actually running Zone 2.

When your watch lies to you — when heart rate actually matters, when to ignore it, and how to train so your easy days are genuinely easy. Links - Become a founding Sparkie Member [https://plan.boltin.io/?utm_source=trainhybrd&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=launch] - Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/trainhybrd/] - 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson [https://www.instagram.com/trainhybrd/]

086: Elite 15 Guest Episode Ft. Dexter Buchanan & Chris Woolley

Jackson sits down with Dexter Buchanan and Chris Woolley, two of Australia's sharpest hybrid athletes, on doubles chemistry, Dexter's low-volume training thesis, and what it takes to set a HYROX world best. Links - Become a founding Sparkie Member [https://plan.boltin.io/?utm_source=trainhybrd&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=launch] - Follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/trainhybrd/] - 1:1 Coaching with Coach Jackson [https://www.instagram.com/trainhybrd/]